Energy

New College Student Awarded Federal Grant for Solar Carport

Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt invented GismoPower, a portable, solar-powered carport.

01/04/2022 By Staff

Sponsored Content

New College Foundation’s Dynamic New Topics Continues in 2022

Four lecture series remain, featuring regional and national speakers both in person and via Zoom. Learn more!

12/21/2021

You Must Remember Hiss

Brilliant, Imperious and Public-Spirited, Philip Hiss Helped Establish Sarasota’s Claims to Fame

Of all the fabulous characters who made Sarasota what it is today, Hiss is the great mystery.

12/14/2021 By Robert Plunket

Education

New College Forges New Guaranteed Admission Agreements With Other Florida Colleges

New College of Florida will soon guarantee admission to any students who have earned an associate in arts degree from one of five other Florida schools.

12/13/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

New College’s 42nd Annual Clambake Breaks Fundraising Record

Clambake has been New College of Florida’s major scholarship fundraiser for more than four decades.

11/17/2021 By Staff

Lectures

New College Lecture Series Continues With Water Quality Discussion

Suncoast Waterkeeper and environmental attorney Justin Bloom will share his experiences working to protect communities from pollution and over-development.

11/16/2021 By Staff

Education

Tampa Bay Estuary Grant Funds Shark Research at New College of Florida

The $165,111 in funding will fund shark research being conducted by Dr. Jayne Gardiner.

11/12/2021 By Staff

Film

2021 'Visions of the Black Experience' Film Series Announced

The free series celebrates and illuminates the historical, social and cultural aspects of Black life through film.

11/09/2021 By Staff

Education

Girls Inc. Launches STEM-Based Program at New College

The intensive five-year "Eureka!" program is for girls entering the eighth grade.

10/18/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

New College Lecture Series Tackles Topical Issues

New College Foundation’s dynamic New Topics lecture series features regional and national speakers for 2021-2022.

09/27/2021

Fast Track

New College Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members

They are Dr. Esther Barazzone, Dr. Margee Ensign and Larry Geimer.

09/22/2021 By Staff

Here Comes the Sun

New College Student Nationally Recognized for Her Solar-Powered Invention

Twenty-two-year-old Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt won the 2021 OZY Genius Award for her mobile solar-powered EV charging carport.

09/17/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Education

New College Moves Up a Spot in U.S. News 'Best College' Rankings

NCF ranked No. 5 among the country's top public liberal arts colleges.

09/14/2021 By Staff

Behind the Buildings

Meet the Women Behind Six Iconic Local Buildings

Sarasota architecture wears the names of women from our past. Here are six to know.

09/01/2021 Photography by Robert Plunket

Upcoming Events

Nonprofit to Host Panel About the Black Arts Experience in Higher Education

The event is part of the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative's Arts & Racial Justice/Discovery Series.

08/23/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

New College Foundation Raises $9.1 Million in Record-Setting Year for Philanthropy

A major portion of these funds comes from individual donors and foundations.

08/20/2021 By Staff

Education

New Program Will Help Students Write Stronger College Entrance Essays

The free New College of Florida workshops will be offered online to local students.

07/08/2021 By Staff

Education

New College Welcomes a New President

Brand-new leader Patricia Okker on her long career in education, the value of the liberal arts, and her passion for powerlifting.

07/01/2021 By Susan Burns

Fast Track

New College Appoints Marjorie Thomas as Vice-President for Student Affairs

Thomas was previously the Dean of Students at the College of William & Mary.

06/24/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Patricia Okker Confirmed by Florida Board of Governors as New College President

Okker, who served as dean of the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri since 2017, will assume the role on July 1, 2021.

06/23/2021 By Staff